Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.

West Asia Crisis A Reminder For ASEAN To Strengthen Energy Security -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- The West Asian crisis is a reminder that ASEAN nations, particularly Malaysia, need to strengthen and diversify energy security and cooperation, as well as trade and supply chains.

FDI Interest Grows In Northern TechValley @ BKE Amid ESG Push

BUTTERWORTH, April 20 (Bernama) -- The integrated industrial park Northern TechValley @ BKE has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from companies based in Singapore, the United States, and China, alongside domestic investments to date.

Moncler Unveils Puffy Summer Collection With Jamie Dornan Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Moncler has unveiled its Puffy Summer collection, reimagining its signature puffiness for lighter, brighter days outdoors, fronted by actor Jamie Dornan in a new global campaign.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Against Greenback As Investors Seek Safe-haven Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought shelter in safe-haven assets, with the greenback seen as one of the ways to preserve capital.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar On Strong 1Q GDP Estimate

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said an analyst.

Oil Price Surge, Tax Incentives To Accelerate Malaysia's EV Transition -- Expert

PETALING JAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Rising oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis, coupled with the exemption tax implementation on electric vehicles (EVs) by the government are expected to prompt more people to transition to EVs, an expert said.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against Greenback, Major Currencies, Eyes GDP Estimate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s advance estimate of first-quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) at noon, which could further underpin the local currency.

Ringgit Rebounds vs US Dollar Ahead Of 1Q GDP Estimate Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), due tomorrow.

Felda, FGV Seek To Redefine Palm Oil Role Through Waste-to-Wealth Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- By treating palm oil by-products as strategic resources rather than traditional waste, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and FGV Holdings Bhd are seeking to redefine the role of palm oil in Malaysia’s future economy, driven by technological advancement.

AM Best Affirms New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Credit Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) of New Zealand’s Pinnacle Life Limited (Pinnacle Life), with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Edges Up Vs Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hope

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by optimism that renewed US-Iran talks could ease tensions along key global oil routes.